Ruth Pogu, one of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted seven years ago at a Government Secondary School in Chibok has been received by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulu. 

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443 AH, on Sunday, Aug. 8.

The Imo State Police has confirmed an attack on a police station by gunmen in Orlu, Imo State.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly travelled to Benin Republic in the first week of August in an attempt at mediating in the ongoing trial of Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has advised Governors to ensure there is adequate supply of food, as global food shortage looms, submitting that Nigeria is in a bad place.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness on the passing of retired Brig.-Gen. Dominic Oneya, saying Nigeria will never forget his excellent leadership as a military commander and sports administrator.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged local government (LG) and local council development areas (LCDAs) to create an economic agenda and come up with innovative programmes that would help to alleviate poverty amongst people at the grassroots. 

Kaduna State Government on Friday postponed resumption dates of both Primary and Secondary schools in the state, earlier scheduled to resume academic activities August 9.

Hajo Sarki-Bello has been appointed as the new Chief Registrar for Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court following the expected retirement of the incumbent by this weekend, Timeline.ng has learnt.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba,, has ordered the posting of Commissioners of Police to take over the saddle of leadership in thirteen (13) State Commands including the Federal Capital Territory.

The Lagos House of Assembly, has amended the state Pension Law for former governors and other political office holders, reducing their benefits and emoluments by 50 per cent.

President Adama Barrow of Gambia has commended Nigeria’s commitment to the war against illicit drug trafficking and abuse, even as he called for more collaboration among anti-drug law enforcement agencies in Africa and the world at large.

A Magistrate’s Court in Yola on Thursday remanded Aminu Yar’Adua, 36, the son of late former President Musa Yar’Adua, in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola.